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Award-winning host Michael Williams is joined by distinguished diplomat, award-winning author and President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations Richard Haass to talk about his connection to golf, the places he has played and memorable experiences he has had playing. Also features leading golf consultant Lance Sabella of GHMG and a first look at Adare Manor, host of the 2027 Ryder Cup.

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:10:25) - Richard Haas
• (00:37:55) - Lance Sabella

Award-winning host Michael Williams chats with Kemper Sports CEO Steve Skinner about the growing popularity of golf and what operators need to do to keep the crowds coming. Also features Brandon Carter of Sand Valley Golf Resort (WI), and PGA Tour Superstore Vice President Ralph Stokes.

• (00:00:00) - Open - Killer Golf review
• (00:08:55) - Steve Skinner
• (00:35:15) - Brandon Carter
• (01:02:30) - Ralph Stokes

Award-winning Journalist Michael Williasn welcomes NBC Premier League Analysts and hosts of "The 2 Robbies" podcast Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe to talk about the new Premier Leagues season and their favorite things about soccer and golf. Also features minority owner of Ipswich Town Phil Ciano talking about the amazing rise in popularity in the U.S. of both soccer and golf.

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:03:35) - Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe
• (00:46:32) - Phil Ciano

Award winning Host Michael Williams gives his take on the now-deleted video depicting a male personality from Good Good Golf shoving a female golfer to the ground and threatening her as a part of a commercial for Callaway. Williams discusses the content of the video, the fallout from it and what it could mean to the popularity of the game. Also features Firepit Productions and former Golf Channel personality Matt Ginella. 

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:04:05) - The Good Good Callaway scandal
• (00:21:25) - Matt Ginella

Award winnng host Michael Williams features some of the most exclusive courses in the country and how they are making the game a special experience. Also features a segment about Williams' latest article on ESPN/Andscape about what golf is doing to increase participation among minorities at golf's professional level. Guests include The Institute GC President Jeffery Sanchez and The Hill GC COO David Bennett.

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:09:05) - Jeffery Sanchez
• (00:46:10) - David Bennett

PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions great Jay Haas joins award-winning host Michael Wiliams live from the fabulous Lodge at Primland resort in Meadows of Dan, Virginia. Haas talks about his amazing career and his current connection to the Primland property. Also features Primland's Harold Primat talking about his stellar motor racing career and his role in establishing The Lodge at Primland as one of the premier golf and resort destinations in the world.

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:04:00) - Jay Haas
• (00:32:00) - Harold Primat
• (00:53:05) - Harold and Jay

Award-winning host Michael Williams talks with Director of Golf Emeritus Gilles Gagnon about the amazing golf (and more) at Casa de Campo including the newly restored Teeth of the Dog and the always challenging Dye Fore courses. Also features CEO of The Golf Performance Academy Lee-Anne Gilchrist, and her vision for operating the facilities that could produce the next generation of championship golfers.

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:00:01) - Gilles Gagnon - Casa de Campo
• (00:32:00) - Lee-Anne Gilchrist

Award-winning host Michael Williams gives his take on the worldwide popularity of Golf and Football (aka Soccer) on a weekend where both the World Cup final and the British Open are being contested. Also feature Scott MacGuffie talking about the revolutionary TITE Eyewear brand.

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:02:30) - Why Golf and Football (Soccer) Are So Popular
• (00:14:05) - Scott MacGuffie - TITE Eyewear

Award-winning host Michael Williams is joined by Jason Lusk, who heads the golf course rating program at Golfweek and is the Golf Travel Editor for USA Today. They discuss the rating system, how it works, who is in it and which courses Lusk is high on. Also features Shamik Patel of Killer Golf and New Zealand golf experts Ryan Brandeburg, James Cavanagh, Sam Porter and Hal Phillips talking about how to plan a golf trip to one of the truly special destinations in the game.

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:03:15) - Jason Lusk
• (00:32:35) - Killer Golf
• (01:00:00) - New Zealand Golf

Award-wining golf journalist Michael Williams hosts the show live from Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Guests include former USGA CEO Mike Davis on the latest edition of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Tyler O'Connor of Bird Golf and Wild Dunes Director of Golf Jeff Minton.

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:02:45) - Mike Davis
• (00:02:46) - Jeff Minter
• (00:55:00) - Tyler O'Connor

Award-winning host Michael Williams talks with Golfweek and USA Today Senior Writer Adam Schupak about Wyndham Clark's historic win at the the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:16:25) - Adam Schupak

Award-winning host Michael Williams presents his annual U.S. Open preview, once again featuring The Open Doctor, Hall of Fame golf course architect Rees Jones. Jones gives his unique perspective on the acclaimed Shinnecock Hills Golf Course, identifies key holes and gives his predictions for winner and winning score (note: he has never been wrong). Also features Alison Metcalfe, EVP - North America for Tourism Ireland on the magical courses and other attractions that fill the Emerald Isle. 

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:12:00) - Rees Jones
• (00:45:20) - Rees Jones
• (01:01:00) - Alison Metcalfe - Tourism Ireland

Award-winning host Michael Williams is joined by Andy Johnston of Sentosa Golf Course in Singapore talking about his mission to make it one of the most beautiful and most sustainable courses in the world. Also features Garrett Perdue of Arnie's, a new line of exceptional health and wellness products that is dedicated to the legacy of the great Arnold Palmer.

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:02:00) - Andy Johnston - Sentosa GC
• (00:22:20) - Garrett Perdue - Arnie's

Award-winning host MIchel Williams talks with Golf Pride President James Ledford about the new breed of golfer and the new ways Golf Pride provide the perfect fit for them. Also features co-CEO Deb Bennett of ORKAI, detailing their growth from providing the very best in golf bags to their new venture into the world of premium accessories.

• (00:01:50) - James Ledford - Golf Pride
• (00:26:00) - Deb Bennett - Orkai

Award-winning host MIchael Williams talks with Director of Golf and Recreation Brian Alley at Primland Resort (VA) about the exceptional facility and all that it has to offer including golf. Also features Tom Gocke, founder of KRADUL golf bags and the splash the products are making in the golf market.

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:04:05) - Brian Alley - Primland
• (00:24:10) - Tom Gocke - KRADUL Golf

Award-winining host Michael Williams hosts golf journalist John Scott Lewinski talking about the 2026 PGA championship won by Aaron Rai at Aronomink Country Club (PA). Also features legendary golf resort owner David Southworth and John Novosel of Bushnell Golf.

• (00:00:00) - Opening
• (00:07:15) - John Scott Lewinski - PGA Championship
• (00:35:45) - David Southworth
• (01:01:00) - John Novosel - Bushnell Golf

Host Michael Williams is back with some of the best places to go for an exceptional golf experience. Guests include Jess Beers of the Kissimmee (FL) Sports Commission, Lauren Buie of the Jekyll Island (GA) Authority and travel spcialists Nikki McLain and Yves Lemarchand on how to best plan and enjoy a trip to Scotland!

• (00:00:00) - Opening
• (00:09:10) - Jess Beers - Kissimmee (FL) Golf
• (00:26:30) - Lauren Buie - Jekyll Island Golf
• (00:51:10) - Nikki McLean and Yves Lemarchand - Golf in Scotland

Award-wining host Michael Williams hosts Drew Koehler of Blue Tees Golf talking about their newest products that make golfers better and help them enjoy the game more. Also features Tony Starks of Eastside Golf, who provide popular offerings to golfers while helping ot grow the game.

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:06:15) - Blue Tees Golf
• (00:30:00) - Eastside Golf

Award winning host Michael Williams talks about America's first golf destination with Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association Executive Director Tracy Conner, including its storied history and its wonderful current offerings. Also features acclaimed golf course architecht Brandon Johnson talking about his recent work in Myrtle Beach and the current trends he is seeing in golf course design. 

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:02:40) - Tracy Conner-MBAGCOA
• (00:16:10) - Brandon Johnson

Award winning host Michael Williams hosts Casa de Campo Director of Golf Emeritus Gilles Gangon for a wonderful conversation on the past, present and future of one of the most iconic names in destination golf. Also features legendary golf innovator Vikash Sanyal and his latest entry into the game, the revolutionaary Chamber Putter system and how it promises to change how golf is played. 

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:03:48) - Gilles Gagnon
• (00:28:15) - Vikash Sanyal

Award winning host Michael Williams features Jason Haga of Never Miss Your Shot Golf on their revolutionary way to make a golf memory last a lifetime on the golf course. Also features Bob Dugan of Thorguard on how their technology saves rounds and saves lives. 

• (00:00:00) - Welcome
• (00:02:30) - Jason Haga
• (00:22:20) - Bob Dugan

Award-winning Journalist Michael Williams is joined by Bud Garmany of the renowned golf travel company Garmany Golf to talk about the current trends that are driving the new influx of golfers in the game. Also features VP of Sales for Motocaddy Andy Warren talking about the dramatic increase in the use of electric carts in the U.S. and details on new product for the global market leader.

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:03:47) - Bud Garmany
• (00:25:50) - Motocaddy

Award winning host Michael Williams is back from the PGA Show and is joined by Head of Experiential Marketing & National Partnerships at Lexus Nicole Peterson to talk about the exceptional automobiles that Lexus produces and how the company has connected so closely to championship golf. Also features Global Director, Product & Marketing at Wilson Golf Markus McCaine talking about the company's acclaimed new DYNAPWR irons.

Award-winning host Michael Williams welcomes Rees Jones and Owen Parry, the visionaries behind the spectacular TPC Danzante Bay Golf Course at Villa Del Palmar Resort in Loreto, Mexico. Williams analyzes the mission and vision of the course with Parry, and discusses the signature holes and current trends in golf with Jones. 

• (00:00:00) - Welcome
• (00:04:28) - Owen Parry
• (00:43:04) - Rees Jones

Award-winning host Michael Williams presents an exclusive one-on-one interview with NGF President and CEO Greg Nathan reviweing the great rise of golf and what's in store for the game in 2026 and beyond. Also features The 19th Hole Holiday Gift Guide!

• (00:00:00) - Opening
• (00:02:15) - Greg Nathan, NGF
• (00:43:24) - Holiday Gift Guide 2025

Award-winning host Michael Williams talks with PXG Chief Operating Officer Brad Schweigert about the history of the company, its new line of superb golf clubs and the "aura" that surrounds the industry's most unique brand. Also features golf course architect, golf consultant and historian Bradley Kein about the highs and lows of the 2025 golf season and his recommendations on courses not to miss!

• (00:00:00) - Show open
• (00:03:17) - Brad Schweigert - PXG
• (00:32:55) - Bradley Klein

Award-winning host Michael Williams highlights golf travel in this edition of The 19th Hole. Features Anthony Holder (PGA), Director of Golf at Horsehoe Bay Resort (TX) and Jevon Roberts, Assisstant Tournament Director of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship talking about the tourney and the destination.

• (00:00:00) - Show Open
• (00:03:25) - Anthony Holder
• (00:25:00) - Jevon Roberts - Bermuda

Award-winning host Michael Williams features an exclusive interview with PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague. the interview covers the unprecedented popularity of golf, and the mission of the PGA in growing the popularity and availability of the game. Mr. Sprague also addresses the recent controversy at the Ryder Cup and what the officials are doing to prevent a repeat at Adare Manor in 2027.

• (00:00:00) - Show open
• (00:02:36) - Derek Sprague
• (00:30:15) - Agustin Pizá

Award-winning host Michael Williams features Miura Golf Chief Operating Officer Bill Holowaty in a fascinating dive into the legendary Miura Golf brand and their one-of-a-kind golf clubs. The discussion covers the founding and early accomplishments of Miura, the allure of the Miura brand and a rundown of their current offerings. Also features Stephan Guertler of My Golf Concierge on playing golf on the European continent, and Kayla Forschler of Bunker Hill Farms Golf Course (IL).

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:03:42) - Bill Holowaty - Miura Golf
• (00:40:55) - Stephan Guertler - My Golf Concierge
• (01:01:10) - Kayla Forschler - Bunker Hill Farms

"America's Coach" Michael Breed joins award-winning host Michael Williams to talk about all things golf, including the current popularity of the game with the public and the state of the professional game. Breed also gives hot takes on a range of issues including scaling back the golf ball, how people actually learn to be better and his must-listen opinion on the controversy over fan behavior at the Ryder Cup and who should be held responsible. You won't want to miss this very special episode of the 19th Hole!

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:02:10) - Michael Breed part 1
• (00:18:48) - Michael Breed part 2

Chief Markeritng Officer and VP of Sales Jason Kychek joins award-winning host Michael Williams to celebrate the legendary Casa de Campo's 50th anniversary as they discuss the many attractions at the top-rated golf resort in the Carribean. Also features Phil Immordino of the Indoor Golf Alliance and junior golf coach Scott Holmes of 1757 Golf Club in Ashburn, VA. 

Award-winning host Michael Williams hosts the 38th President of the PGA of America Ted Bishop for a remarakble one on one discussiun about the status of the game of golf including the recently completed Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black (NY). Bishop tells how the event was brought to Bethpage under his leadership, the preparations that went into the event and his opinion on whether current leadership should be held responsible and resign because of the blowback from the event. This very special edition of The 19th Hole is a must-listen for any fan of golf!

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:04:54) - 38th PGA President Ted Bishop

Award-winning host Michael Williams reviews the highs and lows of the European victory in the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black Golf Course (NY). Special guest Golfweek Senior Writer Adam Schupak gives his views of the week, including the unquestioned brilliance of the Euros on Friday and Saturday, the grit of the USA team on Sunday and the highly questionable behavior of fans during the entire event.

• (00:00:00) - Opening
• (00:03:23) - Ryder Cup analysis
• (00:27:00) - Adam Schupak

Join award-winning host Michael Wiliams for a very special interview with "The Open Doctor" Rees Jones. Jones gives a hole-by-hole analysis of the masterful A.W. Tillinghast design that he perfected for modern play. Jones also gives his prediction for who will win the most coveted trophy of golf. Also features CEO Randy Peitsch of Super Stroke, giving his insight into the astonishing growth and amazing future of the company.

• (00:00:00) - A Special Day at Bethpage
• (00:14:15) - Rees Jones
• (01:14:00) - Randy Peitsch

To celebrate the anniversary of the 19th Hole, award-winnig host Michael Willliams welcomes back the great Bob Vokey of Titleist. Vokey discusses the continued importance of the short game both to the long-hitting pros and the amateur, the best wedge players he ever saw and his latest offerings in the revered SM wedge line. Also features Chris Anderson of Nemcolin Resort, talking about the special attractions that golfers (and non-golfers!) can find there.

Award-winning host Michael Williams hosts a packed show featuring Golfweek and USA Today Senior Writer Adam Schupak with a review of the 2025 golf season, including where Sottie Scheffler ranks among all-time greats, the future of LIV Golf and Schupak's prediction for this year's highly anticipated Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black G.C. (NY). Show also features Clay Simpson of SkyGolf and Stephen Bell of Lough Eske Castle Hotel in Donegal, Ireland.

In this episode, award winning host Michael Williams talks with KemperSports CRO Steve Skinner about the state of golf as a business, discussing the state of the game now and what it must do to maintain it's current record levels of popularity. Also features Joe Domek of Bunker Hill Farms, one of the most exclusive properties in golf, talking about what makes Bunker Hill Farms so special and carrying on the vision of the late founder Mike Domek.

Award-winning host Michael Williams shares stories of his latest trip to Ireland and how you can plan yours with Tourism Ireland Executive Vice President North Ametica & Australia/NZ Alison Metcalfe. Also features Golf District CEO Josh Segal on how his new product is making more round avalable for more players.

• (00:00:00) - Introduction
• (00:09:30) - Alison Metcalfe
• (00:28:00) - Josh Segal

In this very special edition of the 19th Hiole with Michael Williams, USGA Chief Championships Officer John Bodenhamer talks about the 2025 U.S. Open at storied Oakmont Country Club just outside Pittsburgh, PA. Bodenhamer, who sets the up the U.S. Open courses, gives his unique perspective on what makes Oakmont one of the best and most difficult courses in the world, what changes have been made for this edition of the Open and what it takes to bring an event like this to the world. Bodenhamer also gives his thoughts on what players wlll have to do to win, along with his favorite holes at Oakmont. This is one edition of the 19th Hole you don't want to miss!

In this episode, award-winning host Michael Williams gives his preview of the 2025 U.S. Open and the magificent Oakmont Contry Club course. His special guest is the acclaimed golf course archtecht "The Open Doctor", Rees Jones, who gives history, insight and his prediction for the winner and the winning score!

Award-winng host Michael Williams talks with two of the most influential people in golf. Matt Ginella of Golf Digest and The Golf Channel talk about his new latest project and everything else glf realated. Also features Stephanie Luttrell of Titelist talking about the revolutionary GT series drivers/fairway metals and her fascinating career.

Award-winning host Michael Williams hosts two greats of the game. Hall of Fame golf course architect Robert Trent Jones II talks about Rory, the Masters and all things golf. Also features Club Champion founder Nick Sherburne on the explosive growth of club fitting and how it will impact the game.

It was a groundbreaking and earthshaking 2025 Masters for newly crowned career Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy, and award-winning host Michael Williams breaks down the things that made this win one for the ages. Also features acclaimed golf course architect Agustin Pizá about the historic events at Augusta and the future of course design. And don't miss the "earthshaking" moment when an earthquake makes its way onto the show along with Williams and Pizá!

It's a tradition like no other, and The 19th Hole with Michael Williams is celebrating the first major championship of the year with a range of wonderful guests. First up with award-winning host Michael Willams is Alison Metcalfe of Tourism Ireland talking about the magic that is golf in Ireland.

Host Michael Williams explores the lates in sticks (clubs) and stones (clubs) with Taylor Hull and Brent Clement of Honma Golf, and Frederick Waddell of Pinnacle Golf.

Whether it's delightful or frightful outside, award-winning host Michael Williams has you covered! this week's guests include Lou Delfina of Galvin Green and Nick Zaloga of Lansdowne Resort.

Host Michael Williams talks about his two passions, golf and soccer (football!) with the famed broadcaster Robbie Mustoe. Also features Club Champion founder Nick Sherburne talking about the amazing growth of Club Champion and what's next in the golf club fitting business.

Host Michael Williams recaps the 2024 U.S. Open and reviews how he and Rees Jones picked the winner AND winning score! Special guest Irish Mnister of Sport, Art and Culture Catheirne Martin and Omni Homestead Managing Director Mark Spadoni talk about the explosion of destination golf travel.

The 124th U.S. Open Champioship is this week at the iconic Pinehurst #2! Host Michael Williams is joined in this episode by "The Open Doctor" Rees Jones to talk about his personal connection to the course, what makes it special and his predictions for what will ahppen this week. It's a master class in golf by one of the legends of the game..don't miss it!

Established in 2010, Club Champion has grown from a regional three-studio fitting business to a trusted golf club fitting expert with locations in every major golf market nationwide, featuring Tour-level fittings designed by Master Fitter and Builder Nick Sherburne, the company’s founder.

Club Champion employs over 220 team members, including roughly 150 fitters nationwide. Recently, their team calculated that they can offer golfers 65,000 different club combinations, a dizzying number that showcases the depth of their product offering. Hear how variety and expert fitting combine to make golfers better.

Williams also pays tribute to Joe Hardy, the beloved businessman and golf patron who passed away recently at the age of 100. 

CHAPTERS:
[00:20] Show Open 
[1:25] Tribute to Joe Hardy
[8:45] Cassandra Bausch
[13:10] The Club Champion Experience
[17:20] 65,000 Combinations
[22:00] Cost and Availability